Micro-Climate Monitor
Weather conditions and drought risk across operational wards
Avg Rainfall Today7.5 mm
Drought Risk Wards4Miyombweni, Kiberege (Mbarali), Madibira, Mahango
Max Temperature34.5°C
Wards Monitored8
Kiberege Ward
Normal12.5
mm rain
31.2°
max temp
0.35
drought idx
Katindiuka Ward
Moderate8.3
mm rain
30.8°
max temp
0.42
drought idx
Mwaya Ward
Normal15.1
mm rain
29.5°
max temp
0.28
drought idx
Sanje Ward
Normal10.8
mm rain
30.2°
max temp
0.38
drought idx
Miyombweni Ward
Drought Risk2.1
mm rain
34.5°
max temp
0.72
drought idx
Recommend delaying seedling distribution in this ward
Kiberege (Mbarali) Ward
Drought Risk3.8
mm rain
33.2°
max temp
0.65
drought idx
Recommend delaying seedling distribution in this ward
Madibira Ward
Drought Risk4.2
mm rain
33.8°
max temp
0.61
drought idx
Recommend delaying seedling distribution in this ward
Mahango Ward
Drought Risk3.5
mm rain
34°
max temp
0.68
drought idx
Recommend delaying seedling distribution in this ward
Monthly Rainfall: Ifakara TC vs Mbarali DC
Temperature Trend (°C)
Seasonal Planting Guidance
Recommended planting windows: April–May (long rains) and November–December (short rains)
Avoid dry season planting (June–September) — seedlings planted during 2025 dry season experienced significant mortality, especially cocoa in Mbarali District
Current status: Nursery seedlings being held for April rains before distribution. Replanting of failed dry-season batches planned.